support level

noun

: a price level on a declining market at which a security resists further decline due to increased attractiveness to traders and investors

called also support area

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That is the low after earnings and will be the key support level to watch. — Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 The ultimate pillow is made with three removable inserts that adjust height and support level, accommodating all positions. — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The answer can help determine the best support level for hip, shoulder, and spinal alignment—firm for stomach sleepers, soft for side sleepers, and medium firmness for back sleepers. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for support level

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of support level was in 1906

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“Support level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20level. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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